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Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > membrane glycoproteins > cell adhesion molecules > vascular cell adhesion molecules
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > membrane proteins > membrane glycoproteins > cell adhesion molecules > vascular cell adhesion molecules
Preferred Term:

vascular cell adhesion molecules

Definition:
Cytokine-induced cell adhesion molecule present on activated endothelial cells, tissue macrophages, dendritic cells, bone marrow fibroblasts, myoblasts, and myotubes. It is important for the recruitment of leukocytes to sites of inflammation.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
cell adhesion molecules
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • CD106 antigens
  • vascular cell adhesion molecule-1
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/312885
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